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Tennis star Elena Rybakina defeated Dayana Yastremska by 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the Australian Open 2025 at John Cain Arena in Melbourne Park on January 18. The world number six has been making bold headlines with her stellar performance at the first Grand Slam of the year, having registered the straight-sets win over her opponent in the showpiece event to make it in the last 16.
Rybakina d. Yastremska 6-3 6-4
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 18, 2025
Very tough to watch Elena struggle with an injury
But she managed it like a champion
Her health has held her back the last few years, but her tennis is worthy of more Slams
✅2nd Australian Open R16
✅0 sets lost
✅6-1 in 2025
Fighter
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Earlier, Elena Rybakina defeated Iva Jovic in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open before heading third round on January 16, Thursday. The Moscow-born star had a terrific start to the game as she won the opening set comfortably and maintained her dominance heading to the next set of the game to mark a straight-sets win over Jovic.
Resilient Rybakina ⚔️
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2025
An injury-troubled Elena Rybakina fights her way into the last 16 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Dayana Yastremska.#AusOpen • #AO2025pic.twitter.com/tpzkh3dIn5
It's worth mentioning that the 25-year-old tennis player was visibly struggling to move and needed seven points to close out the victory. The former Wimbledon winner had several injury problems during the last year, struggling at several points with illness, fatigue, and a back issue.
The Kazakh-born star tried extremely hard to shorten the rallies and hit winners in an attempt to pace up the match. She is now set to face the winner between Danielle Collins and Madison Keys on Monday in the pre-quarters.
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Elena Rybakina shares injury update after her win over Yastremska
After the stunning win over Ukraine-born star, Rybakina has talked about the presence of her family on such WTA tours and how it helps her to cope with the situation. However, the 25-year-old revealed that she has been suffering from a back injury and now needs 'magic' after battling an injury win in the third round.
Rybakina on her injury after her win over Yastremska at Australian Open
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 18, 2025
Elena: “Honestly I didn’t know how it would go. It came suddenly. It wasn’t easy..”
“Does it feel better now?”
Elena: “Not really. Hopefully my physio can do some magic.” 🙏
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“It’s always good to have someone from the family. On court she doesn’t give me advice, but off court it’s good to spend some time. Honestly, I didn’t know how it would go. It came suddenly. It wasn’t easy. Not really. Hopefully my physio can do some magic," Elena Rybakina said after the win.